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B514 XWS

1985 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,719 mi
Last recorded45,719 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 1985 Piaggio Vespa15,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB514 XWS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 45,719 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 45,641 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 45,508 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 45,431 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 45,283 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 45,174 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 44,600 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 May 2014 44,186 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 42,709 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 41,466 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 41,466 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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B514 XWS is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1985 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 15,651 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B514 XWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 41 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B514 XWS registered?

B514 XWS is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 1985.

Is B514 XWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B514 XWS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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